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Synod 2021-2024

Synod 2021-2024 Diocese of Rochester Interim Stage “The objective of these new reflections is to identify the paths we can follow and the tools we might adopt in our different contexts and circumstances in order to enhance the unique contribution of each baptized person and each Church in the one mission of proclaiming the Risen […]

Coordinator of Catholic Student Life

Coordinator of Catholic Student Life Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester Job Title: Coordinator of Catholic Student Life Diocese of Rochester classification: Campus Minister I Salary range: $17-$25 per hour commensurate with education and experience Reports to: Director/Pastor Benefit eligible – Full time position (35 hours per week) 12 months a year Description: […]

Communications Coordinator and Faith Formation Assistant

Cabrini Parish is a multicultural Roman Catholic parish in the inner city of Rochester, NY. Our congregation is 70% Latino and 30%  Anglo. We are recruiting to fill the position below (25-35 hours). Role Summary The Communications Coordinator and Faith Formation Assistant is a bilingual individual with good people skills, who will work with the […]

Office Manager

The mission of the Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester is to provide a welcoming family, in a collaborative and inclusive interfaith environment, for students and the larger University of Rochester community. Newman seeks to promote strong faith formation through the sacraments, education, service and social programming. Position Description The Office Manager will […]

Diocesan Finance (Stewardship) Council

Members of the Stewardship/ Diocesan Finance Council (DFC) and areas of expertise In accordance with Canon 492, the diocesan finance council consists of at least three members of the Christian faithful truly expert in financial affairs and civil law, outstanding in integrity, and appointed by the bishop to serve for five years. At the end […]

Formative Resources

USCCB Resources “3 Ways to Listen on the Margins” (USCCB/Salt and Light) “Loving Our Neighbor Through Dialogue” (USCCB) “Following Pope Francis: Dialogue in Fratelli Tutti” (USCCB) “Unpacking Synodality: Understanding and Engaging the Synodal Path” “Infusing a Synodal Spirit: Prayerfully Trusting the Holy Spirit” “Advancing Pastoral de Conjunto: Working Across Ministerial Boundaries” “No One is Excluded: […]

Synod 2021-2023

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance […]

Parish Social Media accounts

The entries below are in alphabetical order by town/city each Parish is located in! Ss. Isidore & Maria TorribiaAddison, Bradford, Campbell Holy Family, Sacred Heart, St. Alphonsus, St. AnnAuburn, Owasco St. Mary’s ChurchAuburn Good Shepherd Catholic CommunityAurora St. Agnes, St. Rose, St. Paul of the CrossAvon, Lima, Honeoye Falls St. John Vianney ParishBath Our Lady […]

Bios

Leisa Anslinger Leisa Anslinger has a long history in parish ministry, which has helped form Leisa as an effective adviser to others in pastoral ministry. Leisa speaks nationally on several key topics. She is a known expert on lifelong catechesis and stewardship. These two dimensions of parish life intertwine in Leisa’s work, one informing the […]

Synod 2021-2023

For the Latest Synod 2021-2024 Information, Click Here. We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; do not […]

Circulation Coordinator

If you’re organized, efficient and have experience in accounts receivable and data entry, you might be a great fit for the Circulation Coordinator position with the Catholic Courier and El Mensajero Católico newspapers. The Circulation Coordinator maintains a subscriber database of nearly 100,000 households and prepares monthly mailings of the Courier; invoices and processes monthly payments for parish and individual subscriptions; […]

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Precautions concerning COVID-19, the Coronavirus Disease at Holy Mass and other gatherings

In response to information provided by local and state government and health officials today, March 12, 2020, concerning COVID-19, the Coronavirus Disease, Bishop Matano has issued the following guidelines:

Concerning Holy Mass in the Diocese of Rochester, the following are to remain in effect until further notice:

In response to information provided by local and state government and health officials today, March 12, 2020, concerning COVID-19, the Coronavirus Disease, Bishop Matano has issued the following guidelines:

Concerning Holy Mass in the Diocese of Rochester, the following are to remain in effect until further notice:

1. Catholics who are sick from any illness are asked to stay at home for their own protection and those of others.

2. Any Catholic who feels at risk from exposure to the virus, especially the elderly and most vulnerable, are not obligated to attend Mass. Anyone with concern for his or her health is not obligated to attend Mass.

3. The exchange of the Sign of Peace during Mass is suspended. Also, there is to be no holding of hands during the Lord’s prayer or at any other time during Mass.

4. Reception of the Precious Blood from the chalice is suspended. “[The pastors] should instruct the faithful that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and hence that as regards the resulting fruits, those who receive under only one species are not deprived of any grace that is necessary for salvation.” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, No. 282).

5. Instruction should be given to receive the Sacred Host by avoiding any unnecessary contact. While “the Consecrated Host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant,” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, No 160), Catholics should be strongly encouraged to receive the Sacred Host in the hand rather than on the tongue.

6. Holy water fonts are to be emptied, cleaned and changed regularly. As a further precaution, they may be emptied or removed, if this is judged to be prudent and necessary.

7. Only fresh water is to be used for Baptisms; baptismal fonts are to be cleansed before and after every Baptism.

8. The size of many of our churches and the number in attendance allows for appropriate “social distancing” and the faithful should be advised to sit accordingly. Note: Effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, the State of New York “will not permit gatherings with 500 people or more…. Additionally, for facilities with an occupancy of 500 or fewer, [the State is] reducing the legal capacity by 50%.” Based upon our church’s capacities and reported number of those attending Masses, this does not appear to affect many of our parish Masses. If it does, parishes are encouraged to offer an additional Sunday Mass to distribute the number of worshippers more widely.

9. All liturgical ministers should exercise good hygiene, particularly hand washing.

10. Frequently touched surfaces should be cleaned before and after each Mass, in accord with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations. (See attached.).

11. Those who are sick and desirous of the Sacraments should have recourse to their priests, exercising prudence and charity. “May priests have the courage to get out, going to the sick to bring them the comfort of God, [and] to bring them the Eucharist.” (Pope Francis, Homily from March 10, 2020.)

12. As people of faith, we renew our commitment to pray for God’s help and protection for all who are sick, as well as the scientists, health care professionals, public officials, and all who are serving the common good.

Concerning Parishes, Diocesan Institutions and Agencies, the following are applicable until further notice:

1. Note: Effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, the State of New York “will not permit gatherings with 500 people or more…. Additionally, for facilities with an occupancy of 500 or fewer, [the State is] reducing the legal capacity by 50%.”
2. A prudent assessment should be made of all calendar events to determine which events are essential and are able to be held without difficulty, weighing risk versus benefit.

3. Parish Religious Education programs are able to receive guidance from our Catholic Schools Office which is providing guidance to our Catholic Schools. These precautions may be found at:

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/schoolhealth/schoolhealthservices/coronavirus/ covid-19-p-12-school-guidance.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/pdf/gr-pan-flu-edset.pdf

https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

If classes are cancelled, provisions should be made to provide make-up classes as is feasible.

4. The scheduled celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation at least up to April 14, 2020 will be rescheduled. More information will be forthcoming from the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Further updates will be provided as needed.

Petition for Care for the Marginalized

Care for the Marginalized through an Equitable & Just Budget In order to be truly “New York Strong” we must first take care of those most vulnerable in our state. One way to do this is to create a budget that uses equity and justice as its guiding principles.  There are many important initiatives that […]

Natural Family Planning

During the COVID-19 crisis, we are still offering the Creighton Model Fertility Care training through private webinar classes! Visit http://fertilitycarerochester.weebly.com/introductory-classes.html for more information or to set up a session.   Natural Family Planning – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/ Don Smith (585) 328-3228 ext. 1243   Download the Natural Family Planning Brochure […]

Black Ministry

Bernard Grizard Diocesan Director x1337 The Office for Cultural Diversity provides resources to enhance growth and development for all Black Catholics in our Diocese, lay as well as religious. Our ultimate aim is the full participation of Catholics of African descent in the life of the Church and the appreciation of their gifts in worship […]

Asian Ministry

Bernard Grizard Diocesan Director Department of Pastoral Services Our Mission We, the Asian Catholic Community of the Diocese of Rochester, are a community of communities united by our Catholic faith, Asian culture and traditional values. In the spirit of “Harmony in Faith,” we are called to: Embrace all God’s people as brothers and sisters in […]



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